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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 690.96 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 690.96 and 333.28 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 690.96 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/690.96 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 690.96 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 230,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,283.15/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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